Last Updated: January 2025
ShinStar LLC is the sole legal owner and operator of the SPRUNKI brand and all associated intellectual property rights.
Legal Entity:
ShinStar LLC
EIN:
[REDACTED FOR PRIVACY]
Principal Address:
1942 Broadway Street, Suite 314C
Boulder, Colorado 80302, United States
Authorized Communication Channels ONLY:
Protect Yourself from Impersonators and Fraudulent Activities
We have identified multiple instances of fraud involving individuals and entities falsely claiming to represent ShinStar LLC or the SPRUNKI brand.
Registered: November 2, 2024 (AFTER our trademark registration)
Status: Successfully shut down via legal action
Falsely claimed to be "Sprunkiverse Inc." (non-existent entity)
Status: Successfully shut down via legal action
- Individual known as "Nick D" or "Markus Dalton"
- Email addresses: [email protected], [email protected]
These individuals have NO authorization from ShinStar LLC
Documented evidence from the Roblox developer community:
"I refused to collaborate with SprunkiLLC.com, because they (Nick D.) refuse to provide any proof they represent NyankoBfLol and made unreasonable demands."
- Roblox Game Developer, November 5, 2024
Note: The fraudulent parties attempted to collect unauthorized licensing fees and misrepresented their authority to act on behalf of SPRUNKI intellectual property.
Take these immediate steps to protect yourself:
How to Legally Use SPRUNKI Intellectual Property
All commercial use of SPRUNKI trademarks, copyrights, and character designs requires proper authorization from ShinStar LLC. We offer different licensing options depending on the scope and nature of your project.
We welcome and encourage fan creativity! You may create non-commercial fan content under these conditions:
Examples: Fan art, gameplay videos, tutorials, mods for personal use, educational content
For personal and small-scale monetized content (such as YouTube videos with ad revenue, small Patreon projects), we grant free usage rights under these terms:
Examples: YouTube videos with ads, small Twitch streams, Patreon-supported fan projects, print-on-demand personal items
Formal licensing agreements and fees are required for larger-scale commercial endeavors, including:
To inquire about commercial licensing, contact: [email protected]
Please include: Your company/individual information, detailed project description, business model, anticipated launch date, and target platforms.
The following activities are strictly prohibited without written authorization and constitute trademark infringement:
⚠️ Violators will face civil litigation, injunctions, and substantial monetary damages.
Verify Authentic SPRUNKI Trademark Ownership
Anyone claiming to own or represent SPRUNKI trademarks can be verified through official government databases. All SPRUNKI trademark registrations are publicly accessible.
Official US government trademark database
https://tsdr.uspto.gov/Search for our registrations:
World Intellectual Property Organization international trademark database
https://www.wipo.int/branddb/Search for:
Official US government copyright database
https://www.copyright.gov/records/Copyright Registration:
Any individual or entity claiming to own or represent SPRUNKI trademarks who is NOT listed as "ShinStar LLC" in the official databases above is fraudulent.
If someone claims trademark ownership, ask them to provide their USPTO registration number and verify it yourself through the official databases.
A: ShinStar LLC is the sole legal owner of all SPRUNKI intellectual property, including all trademarks and copyrights. This can be independently verified through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database and the US Copyright Office records. Search for registration numbers listed above.
A: ShinStar LLC lawfully acquired all intellectual property rights to SPRUNKI and has duly registered these rights with appropriate government agencies. Specific business arrangements are confidential commercial information. What matters is that ShinStar LLC is the current registered owner as evidenced by official trademark and copyright registrations.
A: Only content creators who have received explicit written authorization from ShinStar LLC are legally permitted to use SPRUNKI intellectual property commercially. The majority of unauthorized commercial uses constitute trademark and copyright infringement. Non-commercial fan content with proper attribution is generally acceptable under our fair use policy (see Licensing section above).
A: Yes! Non-commercial fan content is welcomed and encouraged. You must:
A: Verify the source immediately! Legitimate licensing inquiries will ONLY come from [email protected] email addresses and will reference ShinStar LLC as the legal entity. If contacted by anyone else (especially domains like sprunkillc.com or individuals like "Nick D"), this is fraud. Do not comply with demands and report to [email protected].
A: For legitimate commercial licensing inquiries, email [email protected] with:
Our licensing team will respond within 5-7 business days with fee structure and terms.
A: Thank you for helping protect the SPRUNKI brand! Please report counterfeit or infringing products to [email protected] with:
We actively pursue legal action against counterfeiters and infringers.
A: ShinStar LLC is the legal owner and operator of all SPRUNKI intellectual property. Any business relationships or arrangements are private commercial matters. What is publicly verifiable and legally relevant is that ShinStar LLC holds the registered trademarks and copyrights as shown in USPTO and Copyright Office records.
A: Verification is simple and free:
Official government records are the definitive proof of trademark ownership.
© 2024-2025 ShinStar LLC. All rights reserved. SPRUNKI is a registered trademark of ShinStar LLC.
For verification, concerns, or to report fraud, please contact our official channels only. Stay vigilant against fraud attempts and unauthorized use of SPRUNKI intellectual property.
Last Updated: January 2025 | This notice supersedes all prior communications